Copper pennies closed the eyes.
Hands folded casually on the chest.
A new suit, ready for travel.
I look upon my body - my vehicle.
It had carried me through life;
I had learnt almost everything -
I had loved almost everybody -
I had seen almost everything.
I'd lived, I'd loved... I'll live again.

His black skin held tight The red blood that pumped life, Until she cut him. Her pale complexion Always hid the red blood, Until she was shamed. Her ancient ancestry Stayed in her red blood, Until the city stole her innocence. Kneeling in prayer Red blood sang through his body, Until hatred ended his life. Our naked desires Our blood red insides Our loves and fears The vessel matters not The souls are all alike. The heart pumps the same - Red blood.